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08.27.2024 Tues PM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
• Motion assigning “local significant” points to sites vying for Resource Assistance Program funds amended to give priority to Bonaparte Lake Rd.
• In county code revision discussion, public records officer contract amended slightly; this new position helping keep track of issues and meet timelines; discussion to be continued in January
• Chief Civil Deputy Milner says flood plain issue needs better enforcement code, Commissioner Branch recommends Douglas County’s making non-compliance infraction instead of misdemeanor, allowing for progressive compliance
• Discussion on RVs being used as permanent residences– same standards as mobile homes should apply
• Discussion on permissibility of well-drilling on properly-zoned property; legal availability not same as guarantee of water availability.
• Fair contracts approved; certificate of partial demolition of sheriff’s storage/coroner’s facility by Groat Bros. signed
• Commissioner Branch in anticipation of retirement recommends continuity in county’s involvement with Regional Health District meetings, the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Committee and Washington State Association of Counties, urges clarification on emergency medical services, and keeping Aging and Adult Care on board’s radar
• Discussion about two unbuildable “ex-title properties”, one of which Commissioner Hover wants to auction off
• Meeting adjourned at 3:09